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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,490

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimCooper SBase (manual)
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,350 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,697 $24,458
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,750  
John Cooper Works 7,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Proximity key 500  
Shinka Package   6,165
Rear spoiler   360
Body kit   970
Navigation system   2,000
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Recaro Sports Seats 2,475  
John Cooper Works 6,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
Proximity key 450  
Shinka Package   5,304
Rear spoiler   288
Body kit   775
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 14,250 9,495
Options (change) 12,825 8,088
Destination 700 560
Total Price $42,300 $36,490
Total Invoice $38,222 $33,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,956
Model Year20122006
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimCooper SBase (manual)
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Engine208hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,300$36,490
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,910$36,490
Total Invoice$38,222$33,106
Adjustments for Features-2,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,062$33,106

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimCooper SBase (manual)
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,155$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1600

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelRoadsterRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in106.4 in
Length146.8 in174.3 in
Width66.3 in69.7 in
Height54.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,767 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Recaro Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Total Requested700156%
Total Not Requested-250-56%
John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested285054%
Total Not Requested241546%

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